Cracked, black, flickering, or dim Chromebook screen? Dave's Computers in Somerville, NJ replaces Chromebook screens for Dell, HP, Acer, Lenovo, ASUS, and Samsung — touch and non-touch, every model. Send us your model and serial number for a free quote, or walk in for a free estimate at drop-off.
📝 Get a Free Quote 📞 Call 908-428-9558 💬 Text UsDrops, closed-lid pressure, backpack accidents. Spiderweb cracks or shattered corners.
Chromebook powers on but the display stays dark — failed panel or backlight.
Vertical or horizontal lines, glitching, or flickering image.
Image barely visible even at full brightness — backlight failure.
2-in-1 models (Spin, Flip, x360) with digitizer issues — image fine, touch dead.
The classic Chromebook failure — cracked plastic at the hinge that spreads into the screen.
Don't see your exact model below? We can still fix it — send us the model and serial number and we'll confirm the panel.
Broken Dell Chromebook screen? We replace panels on Dell's 11.6" and 14" Chromebooks — clamshell and 2-in-1 — including:
HP Chromebook screens from budget 11.6" models to the Elite Dragonfly, including:
Acer makes more Chromebook models than anyone — we handle the full range:
Lenovo Chromebook and ThinkPad Chromebook screens, clamshell and Yoga-style:
Chromebook Duet models are tablet-style and quoted case-by-case — send the serial and we'll confirm.
ASUS Chromebook and Chromebook Flip panels, touch and non-touch:
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and Chromebook series panels, including AMOLED models:
Google's own ChromeOS hardware — premium panels, model-specific parts:
The panels we're asked about most. Variants exist within every model line (touch vs. non-touch, HD vs. FHD), which is why we confirm the exact panel from your serial number before ordering.
| Model | Size | Typical resolution | Touch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Chromebook 3100 | 11.6" | 1366×768 HD | Touch & non-touch versions |
| Dell Chromebook 11 3189 | 11.6" | 1366×768 HD | Touch (2-in-1) |
| HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE | 11.6" | 1366×768 HD | Both versions |
| HP Chromebook 14a | 14" | HD or FHD by config | Select models |
| Acer Chromebook Spin 311 | 11.6" | 1366×768 HD | Touch (2-in-1) |
| Acer Chromebook 315 | 15.6" | HD or FHD by config | Select models |
| Lenovo 300e | 11.6" | 1366×768 HD | Touch (2-in-1) |
| Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook | 13.3" | 1920×1080 FHD | Touch |
| ASUS Flip C214 | 11.6" | 1366×768 HD | Touch (2-in-1) |
| Samsung Chromebook 4 | 11.6" | 1366×768 HD | Non-touch |
| Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 | 13.3" | 1920×1080 FHD QLED | Touch |
This is the first question we answer — before any money changes hands. Three things decide it:
Every ChromeOS device has an Auto Update Expiration (AUE) date — the point where Google stops sending updates. Check yours under Settings → About ChromeOS → Additional details. If it's years away, a repair makes sense. If support ends soon, we'll tell you straight.
Entry-level Chromebooks start around $150–$250 new. A screen repair on a healthy machine usually beats replacing it — but on a bottom-tier model near its AUE date, sometimes it doesn't. We do this math with you, not to you.
Solid keyboard, good battery, no other issues? Fix the screen and keep going. If the hinge is cracked and the battery is dying too, we'll quote the full picture so there are no surprises.
We'll be honest: replacement Chromebook panels can look cheap online, and YouTube makes the swap look easy. For some people, DIY is a fine choice. Here's what we see on our bench when it goes wrong:
Same model name, different panel — 30-pin vs 40-pin connectors, touch vs non-touch, HD vs FHD. The wrong one won't display, and forcing it can damage the board.
The display cable tears easily during disassembly. That turns a screen swap into a screen-plus-cable repair.
Chromebook plastics are thin and brittle. Pried bezels crack, clips snap, and the lid never sits flush again.
You can't verify a bare panel before full reassembly. If it's dead on arrival, you're doing the whole job twice.
If your Chromebook is past its AUE date and you're comfortable with small tools, a DIY swap can be a reasonable weekend project — we'll say so. For everything else, our flat repair covers the confirmed-correct panel, careful install, full testing, and a 90-day warranty. Undoing a DIY attempt often costs more than the original repair would have.
Use the contact form (or walk in). We identify your exact panel from the model and serial number.
We reply with the exact price — no obligation, no pressure.
A $75 + tax deposit orders your panel and applies toward the total. We install and fully test it.
Usually 2–3 days after the part arrives. 90-day warranty on parts and labor.
Every Chromebook is quoted individually, because panel prices vary widely by model, size, and touch vs. non-touch. The fastest path to your exact number: fill out our contact form with your model and serial number and we'll reply with a free, no-obligation quote.
Check the sticker on the bottom of the machine, or type chrome://system into the Chrome address bar and look for the model and serial entries. You can also find them under Settings → About ChromeOS. Include both in the contact form and we can identify your exact screen.
Yes. 2-in-1 models like the Acer Spin, ASUS Flip, HP x360, and Lenovo Flex use a digitizer layer bonded to the panel. We replace both touch and non-touch Chromebook screens and match the original spec.
Usually yes — if it's not near its Auto Update Expiration date. We check your model's AUE date as part of the quote and tell you honestly whether the repair makes sense. If ChromeOS support ends soon, we'll say so before you spend anything.
Most are done in 2–3 days after the part arrives. If your panel is in stock, sometimes same day. We'll give you a realistic timeline with your quote.
No. A screen replacement doesn't touch your storage — and ChromeOS keeps most of your data synced to your Google account anyway. You'll pick up your Chromebook exactly as you left it.
Yes — Chromebooks are one part of our screen work. See our main laptop screen repair & replacement page, or the brand pages for Dell, HP, Acer, Lenovo, ASUS, and Samsung laptops.
Absolutely. Walk-ins are always welcome at 75 N Bridge St, Somerville — Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm. You'll get a free estimate at drop-off. The form just saves you a trip if you'd rather have the number first.
Send your model and serial number and we'll reply with your exact price — free, no obligation. Or stop by the Somerville shop: 75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ · Mon–Fri 10–5 · Sat 9–2.
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